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The Mountain Trail December 2, 1938 THE HISTORY OF NORTH CAROL After the discovery of America two half-brothers. Sir Vlalter Raleigh and Sir Plumphrey Gilbert aroused a v;ish in England to settle colonies in America, After futile attempts to settle the North Carolina coast by these two men, the Queen granted a tract of land to the favorite lords of her court. These eight men were known as Lord Proprie tors* As Governor of this land was ap pointed Vfilliam Drummond, a Scotchman brought up in a stern home where he was taught to speak the truth, stand for the right, and fear nothing. Governor Drummond’s government was made up of six chosen men who assisted the Governor with his duties. These men were called the Council, Tlien the second Governor took his office, the number of the Council had been changed to twelve, and was called the Assembly, During the term of the second Governor, religious services were first held. These services were held under a huge oak tree, VJhen our state flag flies in the breeze, we notice two dates: JAa.y P.O, 1775; April 12, 1776, The first marks the day the sturdy little band of Mecklenburg farmers declared them selves no longer under the oppression of England’s rule. Tho second marks the date on which the lialifax Conven tion directed the members of the Con tinental Congress to vote for separa tion from England* North Carolina supplied men and means for waging war during the Revolution, Civil Vfer, and World War, as well as during a few minor wars. The record of the North Carolina men in these wars has been very good. To-day North Carolina is a progres sive state with good people and a record to be proud of. BOOK V.T.EK Of groY/ing importance from year to year is the annual observance of Book Week, November 13-19, The recognition of this week is for the purpose of informing the public of the value and the availability of good books. Here are some reading hints for both pupils and adults copied from one of our best magazines; "1. Read an article or book not less than twice, to profit most. 2. Read only when freshest mentally. 3. Never read matter dealing with closely related subjects in quick suc cession. 4, lilaster the special vocabulary of your special business, 5, Take words seriously. Be sure of the meaning of everyone. Never be satis fied with a vague definition," WHO HATH A BOOK "\'^o hath a book hath a friend at hand. And gold and gear at his command. And rich estates, if he but look. Are held by him who hath a book, T.^r> hath a book has but to read And he may be a king indeed. His kingdom is his inglenook. All this is his who has a book, —\nilliam D, Nesbitt. Mr, Summer: Now be sure to check your papers well before ^ou hand them in, James: Here is my paper. Sir. I worked this problem ten times, Mr, Summer; GoodI James; And here are the ten answers. -Mozelle Bryson
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